Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Ruston, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ruston
$995/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Ruston is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ruston
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ruston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ruston, LA
Average rent prices in Ruston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ruston, LA
Rent prices in Ruston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ruston is $825, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruston run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,980 |  2% | 163% | |
1 bedroom | $675 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $825 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,309 | 8% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ruston, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $825 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,325 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
163%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,309
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ruston, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ruston, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ruston and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ruston
48%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 11% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,500
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6%$2,100
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76%$899
9%$975
14%$1,100
9%$1,750
92%$1,479
76%Discover rentals in Ruston, LA
17h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio–4 beds
0–4 baths
$375–$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
419 Emerald Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
1–4 beds
1 bath
$589–$1,119
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
3024 Courtney Ave #1, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
1002 Chase Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
2102 KENTUCKY RIDGE DRIVE, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio
0 baths
$2,750
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Ruston
744 Celebrity Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio
0 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
2102 KENTUCKY RIDGE DRIVE, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio
0 baths
$2,275
House for rent
1d ago
419 Emerald Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
1–4 beds
1 bath
$589–$1,119
Apartment for rent
2d ago
145 Nutmeg Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
1–3 beds
1 bath
$849–$1,099
Apartment for rent
17h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio–4 beds
0–4 baths
$375–$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ruston
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ruston
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ruston
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
305 Standifer Ave #1, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$1,375
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
709 Center St #1, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
419 Emerald Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
1–4 beds
1 bath
$589–$1,119
Apartment for rent
2d ago
145 Nutmeg Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3208 Sutton Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ruston, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ruston rental market.
How much is rent in Ruston?
The average rent in Ruston is $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ruston?
Average rent prices in Ruston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Ruston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ruston is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ruston?
To comfortably afford rent in Ruston, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ruston?
October offers the best rental deals in Ruston, with rents running about 18% lower than peak summer prices in July. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).